The woman ran quickly to tell her husband, "Behold, the man who came to me the other day has reappeared!" Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Judges 13:10? 2. How does Judges 13:10 demonstrate Manoah's wife's obedience and urgency? 3. What can we learn from Manoah's wife's response to the angel's return? 4. How does Judges 13:10 connect to themes of divine intervention in Scripture? 5. In what ways can we emulate Manoah's wife's faith in our lives? 6. How does this verse encourage us to seek God's guidance in family matters? 7. How does Judges 13:10 reflect God's communication with humanity? 8. What role does divine intervention play in Judges 13:10? 9. How does Judges 13:10 illustrate the importance of obedience to God? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 13? 11. What does the Bible say about sex? 12. In Judges 13:6-7, why didn't Manoah's wife seek more proof or clarity from the angel if his words were so extraordinary? 13. (Judges 10:13) Why does God say He will no longer save Israel and then later appears to do so? 14. What does the Bible say about women as missionaries? Discussion Questions 1. How does the response of Manoah's wife to the angel's message demonstrate faith, and how can we apply this in our daily lives?2. In what ways does the reappearance of the angel of the LORD to Manoah's wife illustrate God's faithfulness, and how can this encourage us in times of doubt? 3. Compare the angelic announcements in Judges 13 and Luke 1. What similarities and differences do you observe, and what do they teach us about God's plans? 4. How does the concept of the Nazirite vow in Numbers 6 relate to the life of Samson, and what can we learn about living a life set apart for God? 5. Reflect on the role of women in the Bible, as seen in the account of Manoah's wife. How can this influence our understanding of gender roles in the church today?1. How does the theme of God's sovereignty come to play in Judges 13? 2. How would you have reacted if you were in Manoah's or his wife's place upon seeing the Angel of the Lord? 3. What is the significance of the Nazirite vow in Samson's life and in the context of the chapter? 4. Why do you think the Angel chose to appear to Manoah's wife first, and not directly to Manoah? 5. What is the symbolic significance of the Angel ascending in the flame of the burnt offering? 6. How does Judges 13 encourage faith in times of oppression or difficulty? 7. How does the story demonstrate obedience to God's commandments? 8. Why do you think God allowed the Israelites to be oppressed by the Philistines in the first place? 9. What can we learn about prayer from Manoah's interaction with God? 10. How does God's choosing of Samson, even before his birth, reflect on the concepts of predestination and free will? 11. What can we learn from the Angel's insistence on not revealing his name? 12. How might the narrative of Samson's birth give hope to those facing impossible circumstances today? 13. Discuss the implications of Samson's life being set apart even before his birth. How does this compare with our calling as Christians today? 14. Why was it important for Manoah's wife to follow the angelic instructions during her pregnancy? 15. How does the Angel of the Lord’s appearance in Judges 13 manifest God’s divine plan? 16. What are some situations in your life where you have felt God's intervention like Manoah and his wife did? 17. What lessons can modern believers draw from the faith and obedience of Manoah and his wife? 18. How can we apply the principle of God hearing and answering prayers, as seen in Manoah’s prayer, to our lives today? 19. How does the story of Samson’s birth inspire you in terms of God’s unique plan for each person? 20. In what ways can you relate to the struggle of the Israelites under Philistine oppression, and how does Samson's promised deliverance offer hope in your own life? Links Judges 13:10 NIVJudges 13:10 NLT Judges 13:10 ESV Judges 13:10 NASB Judges 13:10 KJV Judges 13:10 Commentaries Bible Hub |



